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A Copernican View of the Turntable System
Hi Thuchan,Yes, my weight requirements for the Minus-K platforms were not as demanding as your needs. I only required 100 lb. and 125 lb. platforms for my tables; however, I do see where they do have a 250 lb. solution now available in their platf... 
A Copernican View of the Turntable System
Hi Nandric,There is one solution that works pretty well for DD TTs that came out of the wilds of Maine and from the mind of Andy...floating on air. However, it seems to better loved in Texas than it was on the rainy Northwest coast here in the US.... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
BTW, what's wrong with the marketing guys? :-) 
What started you on your audiophile journey .
Jack Roberts and Ken Askew, 1973...mesmerized by stacked Quad 57s while sitting in a doublewide outside of Waco listening and watching the inner and outer arcing lights during a thunder storm...spinning vinyl of course; I believe the first platter... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
pick up an old scott receiver from mapleshade and a nordost odin power cord and you are set to go... 
Why Do You Still Have Vinyl if You Don't Play it?
So, what is wrong with the 60's...are you laughing your evil laugh? 
Amplifier for Altec Valencia speakers
Hello 4musica44107 and Bnrlaw, thank you very much for your Shindo suggestions. In the past I have had the pleasure of having the WE 300bLTD and Lafon 300b amplifiers in my system. I have also had a chance to listen to the CC 80 and the Cortese. T... 
Amplifier for Altec Valencia speakers
Hi Schubert, thanks for the Sophia Babie endorsement!Missioncoonery, thank you for your insights regarding maximizing utility! Hey 4musica44107, 16-ohm. 
Motor Controller ugrade for Raven One Turntable
Ha! It must be a small watch that keeps circular time....make mine a Micro Seiki and never look back. 
Motor Controller ugrade for Raven One Turntable
As someone has said before, get a Micro Seiko and never look back. 
Motor Controller ugrade for Raven One Turntable
It sounds like it should be classified as a recall and a replacement instead of an "upgrade." 
Shindo Latour Speakers
I had the made-to-measure WE 753 Latour speakers custom designed by Ken/Matt/Jonathan for my room...worked okay, not great, better if I sat on the floor. Frontend Shindo electronics...Petrvs, WE 300b, Shindo 301, A23 Hommage SUT, Shindo Silver ICs... 
The Best Best Speaker Thread
Hello Jeffery, are you looking for a replacement for your Shindo Latours? 
Well Tempered Amadeus turntable, giant killer?
Hello Buda, you bring up some good points. However, based on your NIDCD numbers, Norm has a better than 66.7% chance and/or a flip of a coin chance that he does not have a hearing loss. Maybe fate has been kind to "old" Norm and blessed him hearin... 
Is listening daily at an average of 85db safe?
It makes no difference whether it is music or a finely-tuned machine, like a HD...a dB is a dB. However, sitting on a HD for 5-8 hours a day may be the cause of an additional concern.